Josh Ross Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Josh Ross during his Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Rachael Black
Singer-songwriter Josh Ross made his Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday night (July 26), stepping into the circle for the first time in front of a packed house filled with family, friends and fans.
Opening with “First Taste Of Gone,” the ballad that kicked off his whirlwind journey in Nashville, Ross then performed his debut single “Trouble.”
“It’s special when people connect to your music, and feel the same way you’re feeling,” said Ross to the crowd following a standing ovation. “It’s amazing to see what songs can do. Honestly music has saved me, and songwriting has saved me.”
Finding acclaim in both the U.S. and Canada, Ross is the most-nominated artist at this year’s CCMAs, with six nods. The UMG Nashville/Universal Music Canada artist has racked up more than 140 million streams across his catalog, which includes “On A Different Night,” “First Taste of Gone,” country-rock anthem “Ain’t Doin’ Jack” and the emotional “Red Flags.” He’s currently on the road with Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert for the “Get Rollin’ Tour” across North America, and will join Bailey Zimmerman on his “Religiously. The Tour.” in 2024.
